economic policy division e conomic n ote treasury & finance 197 st george s terrace perth wa 6000 telephone 08 9222 9529 fax 9914 retail turnover and new motor vehicle sales february 2005 seasonally adjusted annual key results monthly change year to million 1 663 3 0 19 707 9 7 8 181 91 982 comment data on for are consistent with an expected easing in the pace of growth consumer spending following three years strong trend terms a less volatile form measurement remained flat second consecutive month declining over months fell while have been from quarterly average indicate also notwithstanding recent softness these indicators private consumption remains western australia rose by fall
